Arabia & the CaliphatesAsia

Awsan

c. 800 – c. 650 BCE · about 150 years approximate dates

Awsan was a kingdom of ancient South Arabia centred on the Wadi Markha. Its capital is thought to be Hagar Yahirr, a 15-hectare town surrounded by nearly 7,000 hectares of irrigated land. It was a formidable power in the 8th–7th centuries BC and was later absorbed by Qataban.

Key facts

Dates	c. 800 – c. 650 BCE
Region	Arabia & the Caliphates
Continent	Asia
Capital	Hagar Yahirr
Religion(s)	Arabian polytheism

Before & after

Followed by

Qataban

Sources

Wikipedia – Awsan

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.